Chapter 183: James Edward's Way of Governing the Army
Due to the influence of the "Kidana Rebellion" incident, the original plan to defeat the monsters was delayed.
The summer in the prairie is very hot, especially now that it is midsummer, the heat is unbearable. Going out to fight monsters in this weather? That is to die!
It was not until the first autumn rain fell that the crusade team was able to set off.
The weather is still hot at noon, but it is already quite cool in the morning and evening. The only problem is that there is a little more rain, and the weeds grow rapidly, which caused a lot of trouble for the march.
The bigger trouble is not here, because the weeds grow faster, and the number of herbivores will increase; as herbivores increase, the number of carnivores that feed on them—especially monsters, will also increase.
This increased the risk of the crusade a lot, and some experienced adventurers would rather lose money and insist on canceling the contract rather than take such a risk.
Panda didn't mean to rescind the contract. He wasn't afraid of danger—not only because he was immortal, but more importantly, if he also died, the crusade team would be wiped out.
Among the Mulandana Crusades, the strongest are the great knights—people of the level of the Galil knights. As for the Chief of the Patrol Division, although he is the commander of the knights and is a higher rank than the great knights, he fell ill after forcibly breaking out regardless of his age and beheading Kidan with the sword. Under the care of the clergy, he recovered quickly and did not delay work, but everyone knew that his body could no longer withstand the fierce battle.
The Governor was really embarrassed to let such a senior who was about the same age as his father drag his weak body to the battlefield just after he recovered from his illness, so the head coach of the crusade's vanguard force changed from the director to the deputy director, that is, James. · Edward.
Panda felt that perhaps he later became a specialist in monster crusades, and that's when it started.
For the Governor's decision, although James was mentally prepared, he was still a little surprised - this almost meant that he would soon be able to take over the commander's class and become the director of the patrol department in Mulandana.
Mulandana is equivalent to an earl-level fief, and the status of the governor is roughly equal to that of the earls. As the head of the patrol department, one of the several important departments under the Governor, his status is roughly equivalent to the top figure in the baron class, but it is slightly lower than the viscount class.
James is still only a knight, and being able to hold this baron-level position is of course a promotion for him. More importantly, as long as he can make achievements and be affirmed by the governor, he may be able to pass his credit to the capital and to the ears of the king.
The young king was keen to promote new people, and James felt that as long as he could make another contribution and get the king's affirmation, the Edward family's long-standing wish to recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors might be realized in his own hands.
When he talked about this with Panda in private, Panda agreed very much.
"You will definitely fulfill the family's wish!" Panda said firmly, "The king will not let go of a talented person like you."
"Excellent? Maybe..." James wasn't very confident. Although he himself thinks that he is somewhat capable, it is not realistic to say that he is good enough to be appreciated by the king.
In order to avoid conflicts, James let the knights and adventurers of the patrol division live together, let everyone communicate more, and tell himself in time if there is any conflict, and resolve it in time. Panda is recognized as the strongest among the adventurers, and he is the neighbor of the knight leader. Whenever they are camping, their tents are very close, almost next to the big tent used as a kitchen.
That's right, pandas and James are all very interested in "eating".
The chef in the kitchen was also an adventurer. Ordinary people like the fat chef could not participate in this expedition. Their bodies are relatively weak, and they may be bitten by mosquitoes on the grassland, and they will die if they get sick and have a fever.
Of course, adventurers' cooking skills can't be compared with professionals. Whether it's grilling meat or baking bread, they can't cook like fat chefs, and they are delicious whether hot or cold. For a more delicious meal, it's best to eat it while it's hot.
Therefore, every time they set up camp, many adventurers gathered near the kitchen and lined up to try to eat hot and delicious meals.
In comparison, knights are much more reserved. They are unwilling to surrender their status to adventurers. Many people simply eat dry food. For them, for a little convenience in food, it is a bit of a loss that affects their own face.
Of course, there are also knights who don't care about face, and who queue up outside the kitchen every day, headed by James himself. He has never been in the front of the queue like Panda, who relies on the advantage of being close to the water and getting the moon, but always comes a little later and ranks in the middle of the queue.
Seeing the head coach of the Pioneer Army, many people wanted to make room for him and let him pick up the food first. But James stubbornly said that as a knight, he must obey the rules, and when he should be in line, he will never jump in the queue.
Because of his role model, the knights and adventurers get along fairly well - after all, the dignified coaches are all lined up outside the kitchen, who has the nerve to brag about how high-end and arrogant they are?
The panda saw all this in his eyes and nodded secretly in his heart.
No wonder James was able to get the emperor's affirmation later, recognizing his ancestors, and changing his family name from Edward to Thrace. His specific command ability is another matter. This style and attitude of doing things is worthy of recognition.
A leader who can carry a rice bowl by himself, line up at the entrance of the cafeteria, and eat exactly the same food as everyone else, is of course more able to get the support of his subordinates.
It has always been affirmed that officers and soldiers eat and live together. Although there are also armies in the world that emphasize order and class, and wish that every level must be blocked by railings and hang up a number of "under XX level" signs, but at least the powerful army that panda knows can withstand earthquakes, typhoons, landslides and tsunamis. , Tiejun, who always rushed to the disaster area for the first time, has always been promoting this style.
(James has a future!)
He thought about it this way and talked about it in the group chat.
So Anthony said - can you try to get him back to Tarakhan?
Panda was speechless and told him that James was a collateral line of the Thracian royal family, and he was going to recognize his ancestors in the future. Wanting to kidnap such a person to go to Tara Khan and the Kingdom of Trela is simply a fantasy!
However, Anthony did not want to give up, and found Wusian and Sanyu again.
Wu Mian and Sanyu couldn't bear the quarrel with him, so they contacted the eldest grandson Wu who was on his way and was about to arrive at Mulandana.
"What? Do you want me to try to get James Edward to Tarakhan?" Zhangsun Wu was stunned, "How is that possible! He is the dignified deputy director of the Mulandana Patrol Department, and it is estimated that he will be promoted to the director soon. What am I going to buy him for?"
"You can use the method of seeking talents in primitive society." Anthony said.
"What's the meaning?"
"Prepare a sack, a wooden stick, knock him unconscious with a stick when no one is around, stuff it into the sack and carry it back."
"Hello primitive, goodbye primitive!"